OUR Team

ABOUT ALEX

Alex is a life-long resident of Northwest Indiana and loves "The Region" as much as anyone can. He is a native of Crown Point and a graduate of Crown Point High School in 2013. He is a father, a husband, a christ-follower, an athlete, a son, a brother, and a friend. In his first two years as a real estate sales professional, Alex became one of the Top 50 Real Estate Agents in sales volume throughout all of Northwest Indiana at the age of twenty-two years old.

Alex is currently in his eighth year as a broker, and is the Team Leader of The Nickla Group, one of the Top Ten Real Estate Teams in all of Northwest Indiana. Alex has a burning desire to make change in the real estate industry and is passionate about doing what is best for his clients. Alex intends to continue growing his sales business, and ultimately has plans to grow The Nickla Group into Northwest Indiana's premier real estate sales team.

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Amanda was born and raised in Northwest Indiana. She resides in Hebron, and graduated from Boone Grove High School in 2016. During her time at Boone Grove, she excelled in her softball career, making friends that eventually turned into family. Amanda is currently in her first year as a Real Estate Sales Professional, but she doesn’t let her age stop her. She prides herself in her strong communication and fluency in technology and social media. Her main goal is not only to help clients buy and sell houses, but to make life-long relationships with her clients. Being apart of the The Nickla Group and being a Top 10 team in NWI, it provides her with an abundance of resources and tools to make sure she is the best agent she can possibly be. She is surrounded by nothing but positive energy, a comforting growing environment, and other young, motivated individuals with the same goals in mind. Amanda is very eager to help with any Real Estate needs!

Amanda Truby – REALTOR

Amanda was born and raised in Northwest Indiana. She resides in Hebron, and graduated from Boone Grove High School in 2016. During her time at Boone Grove, she excelled in her softball career, making friends that eventually turned into family. Amanda is currently in her first year as a Real Estate Sales Professional, but she…

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Adrian is a realtor with The Nickla Group in Crown Point and was born and raised in East Chicago and now resides in Hammond. As a former college baseball athlete, Adrian learned how important discipline and hard work comes into play at a very early age. In 2019 he graduated from Purdue Northwest with a degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Adrian’s goal in real estate is to not only help others with buying and/or selling their homes but making sure he gives all his clients the absolute best experience they can have throughout the process.

Adrian Alvarez – REALTOR

Adrian is a realtor with The Nickla Group in Crown Point and was born and raised in East Chicago and now resides in Hammond. As a former college baseball athlete, Adrian learned how important discipline and hard work comes into play at a very early age. In 2019 he graduated from Purdue Northwest with a…

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Taylor Reitz

With a passion for service in the Northwest Indiana area, Taylor is ready to help with your home buying and selling needs! Since 2018 Taylor has been a proud member of a top 40 team in NWI; The Nickla Group at Realty Executives Premier.

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Terry Taylor is a realtor at The Nickla Group, Realty Executives office located in downtown Crown Point. He strives to help clients through the purchase or sale of their home on a daily basis. He believes that his job is about more than just closing on a property; it’s about helping people find homes they can call their own and making sure that they feel like they are being taken care of every step of the way from start to finish. His goal is to give his clients an experience so positive and memorable that it will be something they talk about.

Terry Taylor – REALTOR

Terry Taylor is a realtor at The Nickla Group, Realty Executives office located in downtown Crown Point. He strives to help clients through the purchase or sale of their home on a daily basis. He believes that his job is about more than just closing on a property; it’s about helping people find homes they…

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Tara Zlotkowski – REALTOR

My name is Tara Zlotkowski. The values and drive that fuel my passion for this career have been a part of who I am since I was little. Growing up competitive and disciplined as a long time successful athlete fueled my desire and passion for working with others at an early age.

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Brittany Zandstra is a realtor at The Nickla Group. She was born and raised in Northwest Indiana and attended Illiana Christian High School and Grand Valley State University where she graduated with a degree in finance. Brittany loves to work with people as they buy or sell their homes because it gives her the opportunity to make an impact on one of the biggest decisions that individuals will make during their lifetime!

Brittany Zandstra – REALTOR

Brittany Zandstra is a realtor at The Nickla Group. She was born and raised in Northwest Indiana and attended Illiana Christian High School and Grand Valley State University where she graduated with a degree in finance. Brittany loves to work with people as they buy or sell their homes because it gives her the opportunity…

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Troy joined The Nickla Group as a realtor in 2020, after spending more than a decade exploring his passion for real estate through homeownership, rehab projects, and investing in rental properties. Now, he is looking forward to helping others accomplish their goals with real estate in the communities.

Troy Hill – REALTOR

Troy joined The Nickla Group as a realtor in 2020, after spending more than a decade exploring his passion for real estate through homeownership, rehab projects, and investing in rental properties. Now, he is looking forward to helping others accomplish their goals with real estate in the communities.

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Christian Medina is a veteran of the real estate industry. He has been a realtor since 2019 but he has been around real estate his whole life. Christian specializes in helping first time homebuyers purchase homes and negotiate prices. His friendly demeanor and expertise make him an excellent choice for all your real estate needs!

Christian Medina – REALTOR

Christian Medina is a veteran of the real estate industry. He has been a realtor since 2019 but he has been around real estate his whole life. Christian specializes in helping first time homebuyers purchase homes and negotiate prices. His friendly demeanor and expertise make him an excellent choice for all your real estate needs!

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Alex Nickla – TEAM LEADER

Alex is currently in his sixth year as a broker, and is the Team Leader of The Nickla Group, one of the Top Ten Real Estate Teams in all of Northwest Indiana. In his first two years as a real estate sales professional, Alex became one of the Top 50 Real Estate Agents in sales…

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Laura started her career in the financial services industry at Wayne Hummer Investments now formally a Wintrust Financial Company. Laura was invited into the partnership and held several executive roles including Chief Operating Officer, Chairman and CEO of a subsidiary company, a member of the Executive Committee and Strategic planning committee. After her successful career in financial services, Laura spent several years in the commercial healthcare real estate development sector. The company’s development projects included medical campuses, medical office building, ambulatory care facilities and assisted living facilities. Laura comes with an enormous work ethic, client-focused approach and is extremely detail oriented. We couldn’t be more grateful and excited to have Laura on the team to work with our commercial clients.

Laura Kogut

Laura started her career in the financial services industry at Wayne Hummer Investments now formally a Wintrust Financial Company. Laura was invited into the partnership and held several executive roles including Chief Operating Officer, Chairman and CEO of a subsidiary company, a member of the Executive Committee and Strategic planning committee. After her successful career…

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Virginia will be joining our client experience team and will be involved in helping all of our clients during their real estate transactions from start to finish. This will include communications, paperwork, and everything involved to move toward closing. Virginia is also a licensed real estate professional, allowing her to be able to fully help and provide service to clients In a short period of time, Virginia has already begun to quickly become an important part of our team and providing experience to clients. She has a strong work ethic, takes accountability, is extremely coachable and fits right in at TNG. We are very grateful to have her as a part of our team.

Virginia Palacios

Virginia will be joining our client experience team and will be involved in helping all of our clients during their real estate transactions from start to finish. This will include communications, paperwork, and everything involved to move toward closing. Virginia is also a licensed real estate professional, allowing her to be able to fully help…

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Noah Marshall

Noah is the team videographer and head of marketing for TNG. He will be creating, editing and posting on all our social media platforms as well as working with other agents on the team to better market their personal brands. This can include business spotlights, weekly podcast episodes and new listing walkthroughs. We are grateful…

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Gabe possesses an incredible worth ethic, strong values, and a bulletproof mindset. Gabe has decided to leave the current sales position he has to go full time into real estate. This shows you the level commitment and dedication he has to becoming the best he can be. We’re confident Gabe will quickly be a huge asset to this team and his clients. Gabe is a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana and he and his wife have two beautiful children.

Gabe Corral – REALTOR

Gabe is our newest realtor at TNG. Gabe has been in the sales industry for many years, and has achieved massive amounts of success. Gabe possesses an incredible worth ethic, strong values, and a bulletproof mindset. Gabe has decided to leave the current sales position he has to go full time into real estate. This…

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Lauren will be joining The Nickla Group as our newest Real Estate Sales Professional and licensed Indiana realtor. Lauren has spent most of her life as a resident of The Region and is a graduate of Lake Central High School. Lauren will begin her first full time career as a member of TNG. She embodies a mindset of gratitude, personal development and work ethic. We are beyond excited to have you a part of this team!

Lauren Stearns – REALTOR

Lauren will be joining The Nickla Group as our newest Real Estate Sales Professional and licensed Indiana realtor. Lauren has spent most of her life as a resident of The Region and is a graduate of Lake Central High School. Lauren will begin her first full time career as a member of TNG. She embodies…

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